A "5′ Cap

question 71

Multiple Choice

A "5′ cap":

• A) prevents translation.
• B) prevents the binding of ribosomes.
• C) marks the mRNA for degradation.
• D) is added to mRNA but not pre-mRNA.
• E) protects mRNA from degradation.

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